Abergavenny man banned from keeping animals after being caught on camera beating his dog
An Abergavenny man has been disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years after he was caught on camera beating his dog. Matthew Luke Russell (d.o.b 26/04/2003) of Underhill Crescent, Abergavenny, appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 23 July for…
Minister for Social Care committed to making Wales a ‘great place to grow older’
“We are committed to creating a Wales that is a great place to grow older.” That is the message from the Minister for Social Care, Dawn Bowden, after hearing first-hand how Welsh Government funding is benefitting people to live and…
County Council seeks development partner for next phase of Tyisha’s regeneration project
Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a development partner to deliver the next phase of the Transforming Tyisha regeneration project which includes the development of mixed tenure housing for local people across 5 key sites. The developments will provide opportunities for…
Dyfed-Powys Police to conduct patrols across its counties in wake of national disorder
FOLLOWING the recent incidents of disorder seen nationwide, Dyfed-Powys Police officers will be conducting patrols across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys to provide reassurance and a visible presence in communities. Deputy Chief Constable, Ifan Charles, said: “Disinformation has been a…
Teenage boy who allegedly made threats toward Dyffryn Aman School released from custody with no further action
On the 24th of April, a serious incident took place at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman where three people were injured in a stabbing attack on the school grounds. In the wake of the stabbing, a 15-year-old boy was arrested in Cross…
Sheep rescued from culvert in Llandovery
At 5.29pm on Saturday, August 3rd, a Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crew from Llandovery Fire Station was called to an incident in Llandovery. Crew members responded to three mature lambs who were trapped approximately three…
First Minister Eluned Morgan pledges to restore public trust in politics
Eluned Morgan pledged to restore public trust in politics as she was officially nominated as Wales’ new first minister. She was appointed Wales’ first female First Minister after the Senedd was recalled from summer recess to nominate Vaughan Gething’s…
GWR to run extra trains for Billy Joel concert
Great Western Railway (GWR) will run extra trains for Billy Joel fans heading home from Cardiff this Friday. The train operator will provide nine additional services, offering more than 5,000 extra seats. Trains are, however, expected to be very busy,…
Llandeilo Carpenter wins award for promoting Welsh Language
A Carmarthenshire man who swapped his deskbound office job for a career as a carpenter has picked up an award for promoting the Welsh language. Geraint Edwards, from Llandeilo, fell in love with woodwork helping his grandfather in his shed…
Mark Drakeford appointed Health Cabinet Secretary for Wales
Eluned Morgan unveiled her new cabinet, with Mark Drakeford making a shock return to the Welsh Government as health secretary. Wales’ new first minister confirmed her predecessor, who stepped down in December, will take over her former ministerial role on…